Topic: Weather — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-14 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-14 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-13 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-13 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ski in sight of Italy’s Mont Blanc, go from piste to onsen in Niigata and Nagano in Japan, or hit the snow at Quebec’s Club Med in Canada
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[2026-01-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In neighbouring Hebei province, rural residents say they cannot afford to heat their homes enough after switch from coal
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[2026-01-13 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cyclone Ditwah was classified by many as a ‘natural disaster’ as it caused islandwide flooding and landslides and tremendous loss of life and damage to infrastructure. It was also an example of a weather event which is a disaster at the extreme of the event-disaster continuum. However, as floodwaters receded a deeper truth became apparent.
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[2026-01-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Global technology continues to reshape the electrical and safety landscape. Sophisticated inspection instruments now enable the early detection of loose electrical connections before they spark, identify heat loss from buildings, and locate individuals obscured by smoke during emergencies.
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[2026-01-12 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: When winter takes hold of northeastern China, the city of Harbin transforms into a fantasy world of ice. The streets and parks sparkle in the light of thousands of lamps, and elaborate sculptures are carved out of big blocks of ice. The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival with the theme "A Fairy Tale World" is now considered the largest ice and snow festival in the world.
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[2026-01-12 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Wanindu Hasaranga created history on yesterday (11) as he became the first Sri Lankan and the fifth player in men’s T20I cricket to claim 150 wickets, leading Sri Lanka to a 14-run victory over Pakistan in the rain-affected third T20I in Dambulla.
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[2026-01-12 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Much less winter snow is falling on the Himalayas, leaving the mountains bare and rocky in many parts of the region in a season when they should be snow-clad, meteorologists have said.
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[2026-01-12 13:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and Hambantota district. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Eastern and Uva provinces.
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[2026-01-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The iconic Moorkam Beach in Point Pedro, situated adjacent to the historic Point Pedro Lighthouse at Sri Lanka’s northernmost tip, has been severely damaged by intense sea erosion over the past weeks, with large sections of the coastline washed away due to extreme weather conditions affecting the country.
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[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The low pressure area over the Gulf of Mannar is weakening further. Therefore, the influence of this system on the island’s weather is further gradually reducing, the meteorology department said yesterday.
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[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka invited to bat first scored 85 for 3 wickets after 8 overs in the rain hit third and final T-20 game against Pakistan played at Dambulla Stadium yesterday. When the page was going to print Kusal Mendis (24) and Charith Asalanka (12) were at the wicket.
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[2026-01-11 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory, warning that showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern, and Central provinces, as well as in Hambantota district.
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[2026-01-11 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The low pressure area over the Gulf of Mannar is weakening further. Therefore, the influence of this system on the island’s weather is further gradually reducing.
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[2026-01-11 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beat the winter blues – and even summer SAD – with expert tips on light therapy, diet and mindfulness for better seasonal mental health
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[2026-01-10 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The second T20 International between Sri Lanka and the visiting Pakistan side, scheduled for today (09) at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, was abandoned due to persistent rain.
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[2026-01-10 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: El Nino phenomenon is ‘persistent driver of health and economic loss’, not just a short-term weather anomaly, study finds
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[2026-01-09 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Storm Goretti is expected to bring a wintry blast to the United Kingdom on Friday, according to British weather authorities.
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[2026-01-09 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Bushfires across the Australian state of Victoria were destroying homes, forcing evacuations, and burning through vast swathes of bushland, authorities said on Friday.
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[2026-01-09 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All schools located in Divisional Secretariat Divisions within the Badulla District have been instructed to close early by 11.00 a.m. today (09), following adverse weather conditions.
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[2026-01-09 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka (At 04:00 a.m. on Jan 9th, 2026 located about 200 km South east of Batticaloa) is very likely to intensify further and move northwestwards towards the coast of Sri Lanka between Pottuvil and Trincomalee in the evening today, the 9th January 2026.
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[2026-01-09 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City recorded temperatures as low as 2 degrees on Friday morning at Ta Kwu Ling in the New Territories, while Tai Lung registered 3.8 degrees
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[2026-01-08 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik takes straight sets win at Victoria Park and says he loves city’s hot weather
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[2026-01-08 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for Sri Lanka as a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is set to affect the country. The warning, issued at 3.30 p.m. on 08 January 2026, is valid until 3.30 p.m. on 09 January 2026 for both land and sea areas around the island.
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[2026-01-08 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2026-01-08 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To mark Epiphany, a believer kisses the hand of Patriarch Bartholomew I, the spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians worldwide. The Epiphany celebration takes place on January 6, the same day as the Feast of the Three Kings in the Catholic Church.
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[2026-01-08 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Department of Meteorology says a depression over the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka, is moving west-northwestwards and is expected to approach the eastern coast of the island within the next 24 hours.
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[2026-01-08 04:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A winter storm affecting large parts of western Europe was causing widespread travel chaos for a third day on Wednesday.
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[2026-01-08 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Updated SU7 model offers longer range – more than 900km (560 miles) on a single charge – and other advanced features
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[2026-01-08 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: They've always competed behind the scenes, but last week, the rivalry between two of the Middle East's most influential countries — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — took a violent turn, and very publicly.
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[2026-01-07 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thousands stranded as chaos grounds flights, with black ice sparking fatal accidents, while death toll rises to six in season’s worst freeze
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[2026-01-07 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: More than 400 flights were canceled at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on Tuesday, already hit by several days of major disruptions with the Netherlands among the worst affected by recent snowfalls in Europe.
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[2026-01-07 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observatory issues frost waning at 4.30pm on Wednesday, says city will experience cold mornings through Friday
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[2026-01-07 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Wenn der Winter den Nordosten Chinas beherrscht, wird Harbin zur leuchtenden Fantasiewelt aus Eis und Schnee. Straßen und Parks der Stadt glitzern im Licht tausender Lampen, aus riesigen Eisblöcken entstehen kunstvolle Skulpturen. Das Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival unter dem Motto "Eine Märchenwelt" gilt heute als größtes und spektakulärstes Eis- und Schneefestival der Welt.
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[2026-01-06 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: According to security authorities, the assault on a gas power station in southwest Berlin was carefully planned. On Saturday, January 3, 2026, attackers deliberately destroyed cables using incendiary devices. The consequences were severe: cold apartments, dark streets, disrupted rail lines and widespread internet outages.
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[2026-01-06 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-01-06 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Weather is also expected to be very dry, leading to larger daily temperature swings, senior scientific officer says
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[2026-01-06 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The low-level atmospheric disturbance to the southeast of the island is likely to intensify further, the Meteorology Department said.
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[2026-01-06 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: On the afternoon of Feb. 12, Russell Vought, the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, summoned a small group of career staffers to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building for a meeting about foreign aid. A storm had dumped nearly 6 inches of snow on Washington, D.C.
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[2026-01-05 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observatory also says cold weather will last for a few days as it issued its second warning of 2026
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[2026-01-05 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: د غزې په سړه هوا او یخو شګو کې لوبیدونکي ماشومان له هغه تریخ حقیقت څخه پرده پورته کوي چې جګړه یوازې په وسلو او مرمیو سره نه کیږي، بلکې سخت موسم، غربت او بې وسي هم د جګړې ابزار کیدلی شي.
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[2026-01-05 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: In the early hours of Monday, December 29, residents in the state of Thuringia called the police out to a local supermarket, warning that thieves were trying to break in. But when the authorities arrived, they found a group of young men, armed with hot tea and blankets, who just wanted to be first in line when the supermarket opened.
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[2026-01-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Police Sports Club showed strong nerves and cool heads under pressure to edge past Navy Sports Club by 14 points (two goals) to 10 (one goal, one penalty) in their Maliban Inter-club Rugby League 2025–2026 clash at Police Park yesterday.
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[2026-01-05 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: England’s promising start to the fifth Ashes Test against Australia was curtailed by bad light and rain on the opening day in Sydney.
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[2026-01-05 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the East of Sri Lanka continues to influence the country’s weather, the Meteorology Department said yesterday.
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[2026-01-04 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: French jockey continues to gather momentum in Hong Kong with a brace, while Supreme Sea makes an impressive start to his career
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[2026-01-04 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong Observatory forecasts very dry weather and sharp temperature drop midweek
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[2026-01-04 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: More than 100 people have had to shelter in a shrine on a mountain top in Japan after heavy snowfall cut off access by road.
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